APSU’s Acuff Circle of Excellence seeking 2014 Ovation Award nominations
October 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Acuff Circle of Excellence, a nonprofit patron society of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is seeking nominations for the coveted Ovation Awards, presented annually since 1996.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community. Anyone can submit nominations.
While the Ovation Awards will be presented at a celebration on March 2nd, 2014, at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, nominations are being sought now through Friday, January 17th, 2014. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s popular Halloween concert returns for 29th year on October 29th
October 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – At 6:00pm and 8:00pm on October 29th, the Austin Peay State University Department of Music will host a light-hearted, family-friendly concert about death.
“But we’re going to try and make death as fun as we can possibly make it,” David Steinquest, APSU professor of music, said.
This might sound a bit odd to those unfamiliar with the annual APSU Halloween Percussion Concert, but fans of the event know the theme will fit in nicely with the strange blend of music and mayhem that has come to define the wildly popular community event for the last 29 years.
The APSU Percussion Ensemble’s Halloween Concert
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold 1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day
October 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 26th, 2013, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will hold Clarksville’s 1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Come out to Rural King and join fellow pittie lovers for a costume contest, photos and free doggie treats.
There will be free spay-neuter vouchers for Pit Bulls or close bully mixes provided by by the Clarksville Humane Society.
1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness event to be held October 26th at Rural King.
FASTSIGNS® of Clarksville Now Open
October 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, signs and graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Clarksville opened for business at 2141 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
“With our talented team, exceptional customer service and expert marketing and graphic design knowledge, FASTSIGNS of Clarksville is ready to provide local businesses and organizations with first-rate signs and graphics to achieve their goals,” said Lincoln Barnard, who owns FASTSIGNS of Clarksville with his wife, Connie.
Pictured from left to right: Matt McColbey, graphic designer; Samantha Serum, visual communications specialist; Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc.; Lincoln Barnard, owner; Denny Fry, marketing and media manager.
Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to hold Photography Exhibit in November
October 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Photographs featuring Clarksville from the 1950’s will be on display at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, November 4th-30th, 2013.
The public is invited to come see the exhibit and help identify landmarks and people depicted in these historic photographs. [Read more]
Civil War Carbine Demo coming to Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park
October 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A demonstration of Civil War weaponry is planned for Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Fort Defiance, located at 120 Duncan Street, will open at 10:00am with the first carbine demonstration taking place at 10:30am and continuing every half hour.
PBS Kids’ Stars The Zinghoppers Set to Rock, Bop and Zinghop at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre on October 26th
October 14, 2013
Preschool pop stars featured daily on Nashville Public Television
Clarksville, TN – What do a singing possum, a break-dancing donkey, a hopping kangaroo, a funky DJ and a friendly rapper all have in common?
They are the Zinghoppers…Nashville’s #1 Kids Entertainers and bonafide preschool pop stars!
On October 26th members of the group will take to the stage for two performances at the Roxy Regional Theatre, in a concert entitled, “A Superhero Learning Adventure”. The group has music videos that air daily on Nashville Public Television as well as on over 100 PBS member stations nationwide.
The Zinghoppers
Friends of Dunbar Cave Annual Fall Hike at Dunbar Cave State Park October 18th-19th
October 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave and the Starcatcher Initiative would like to invite you to “Animal Tales: The Tale of Hansel and Gretel.”
Join Barty the Bat, Roxy Raccoon, Ophelia the Owl and Park Ranger Skip as they share tales of Dunbar Cave history and the adventures of Hansel and Gretel while touring Clarksville’s only state park at night.
The Dunbar Cave State Natural Area’s Visitors Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 13th, 2013
October 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Recreation Facility Hours to Change for Fall Break, Tai Chi program resumes, Discover Scuba and your last Chance to Visit the Clarksville Downtown Markett.
SCUBA class
Famed Marine Corps General to speak at APSU Military Alumni Dinner on October 25th
October 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In July 1977, a young Austin Peay State University graduate named Ronald Bailey was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Thirty-four years later, in June 2011, that APSU graduate became the first African American commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, the oldest and largest infantry division in the Marine Corps.
Lieutenant General Ronald Bailey to speak at Austin Peay Military Alumni Dinner.
